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- 2007.03.16
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Mac Pro Could Move to More Efficient Quad-core
Xeons
Macworld UK's Robert Mullins reports:
"Intel quad-core microprocessors that work at an energy
efficient 50 watts per processor will officially be on the market
from today, according to the company.
"Apple already uses Intel's Xeon chip in its Mac Pro. The
company may choose to move to the new energy efficient quad-core
Xeon processor."
Link: Mac
Pro Could See More Efficient Quad-core Xeons
Intel 'Robson' Flash Cache Reborn as USB
Unit
The Register's Tony Smith reports:
"Intel has become the latest chip maker to offer a Flash-based
solid-state hard drive, though it's pitching the part not as a
replacement for magnetic hard disk storage but as an adjunct to
it.
"The unwieldy named Z-U130 Value Solid-State Drive will be
offered in 1, 2, 4 and 8 GB capacities. Each card connects to
the host through an internal connection that used USB 1.1 and 2.0
signalling for compatibility with existing systems....
"Interestingly, Intel said it sees roles for the Z-U130 in
servers, desktops and notebooks. Previously, it announced 'Robson',
a Mini PCI module designed to add Flash to laptops and set to be
offered as an optional adjunct to 'Santa Rosa', the next major
version of its Centrino platform."
Link: Intel
'Robson' Flash Cache Reborn as USB Unit
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